In this episode, I sit down with my school friend Jade to unpack her entire ADHD adult diagnosis journey: what finally prompted her to seek answers, the childhood signs she now recognises, and how her life has shifted both before and after putting a name on her experience.
🔸 What You’ll Hear:
• The subtle red flags in school and uni—straight-A grades, endless checklists, midnight hyperfocus—that masked her racing mind
• The tipping point in adulthood when chronic fatigue, sensory overwhelm, and the chaos of motherhood made “just coping” impossible
• How Jade navigated the assessment process: gathering school reports, pushing past gender bias, and finding a neuro-affirming psychiatrist
• Life on the other side: setting clear sensory boundaries, trialling non-stimulant medication, and discovering tools that turned daily chaos into calm
• A guest perspective on what an ADHD diagnosis really means—and how naming it can transform your relationships, work, and self-understanding
Whether you’re supporting someone with ADHD or exploring a diagnosis for yourself, Jade’s candid story offers practical insights and real hope for change. You’re not alone in noticing the signs—and this conversation is your invitation to learn what comes next.
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